Comments on living as they relate to the housing/real estate market

Clutter or Comfort?

Earlier today, I was reading an interesting post on decluttering by Gloria Hildebrandt, a friend who edits and publishes the wonderful Escarpment Views magazine. You can find her full post at http://www.escarpmentviews.ca/index.php/2011/01/02/200-tips-for-de-cluttering-by-daniela-santos-quartino/. I have advocated decluttering as an important first step in preparing a home for sale, as well as in making it pleasantly livable. Like […]

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Three Ways to Make the Most of Your Air Conditioning and Reduce Costs

Boost your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency Not only can landscaping shade your entire home from the sun to help keep it cool, it can also boost the efficiency of your air conditioning unit. Plant a few inexpensive shrubs such as Boxwoods to shield the air conditioning unit, boost efficiency and best of all, save you money. […]

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Real Estate Buying Decisions – Women Make Up Their Minds Faster Than Men!

A recent survey of 1,000 people conducted by International Communications Research, delved into the inner-psyche of men and women, asking questions such as “How long did it take for you to know that the last home you purchased was right for you?” and   “If you found the home of your dreams but had concerns about […]

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